TRIUMPH STREET TRIPLE R

If you are never going to hit the racetrack, this could be all the street bike you would ever need

- ROHIT PARADKAR

Type 765cc liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder

OD Rating

Max torque 79Nm@9,350rpm

Fuel tank 17.4 litres

Price ₹10.33 lakh, on-road Mtumbai

Dry Weight 168kg

Seat height 825mm

Max power 118PS@12,000rpm

+ Value for money, better equipment than the S

- Intrusive TC, old-school instruments

With the Daytona gone, Triumph was left with no motorcycle that could show off its prowess on the racetrack. The mantle then had to be picked up by the Street Triple RS – but in doing so, it seems to have lost that friendly character that makes the Street Triple so likeable for many riders out there. In comparison, the Street Triple S came across to be a bit too friendly and in the company of motorcycles like the 790 Duke, a bit too docile as well. With the recent midlife makeover that was given to the Street Triple line, Triumph India addressed this concern and this time around they decided to bring in the Street Triple R in place of the S and that might be just the right move for them and us riders.

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